Promoter sequences for corticotropin releasing-factor...

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C435S320100, C435S006120, C514S04400A

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ABSTRACT:
Various human corticotropin-releasing factor binding protein promoter sequences are disclosed. Nucleic acids and host cells that contain the promoter sequences are also disclosed. Further disclosed are various methods involving the use of these sequences.

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